Mackey Arena Set to Host Purdue Boilermakers and Florida A&M Rattlers in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Purdue Boilermakers prepare to welcome the Florida A&M Rattlers at Mackey Arena, fans are anticipating another strong performance from their team. The Boilermakers have been showing a consistent trend of dominance on the court, as evidenced by their recent games.

In their last matchup against the New Orleans Privateers, Purdue showcased an impressive offensive display with a 74-53 victory. Their field goal percentage was an outstanding 56 percent, and they were particularly effective inside the paint with a two-point shooting percentage of 77 percent. The team also demonstrated defensive prowess with more steals and blocks than their opponents.

The game prior to that saw Purdue overcoming Davidson Wildcats in a tighter contest, ending at 69-61. Despite shooting only 33 percent from three-point range, they made up for it with sheer determination on rebounds – grabbing an impressive total of 48 compared to Davidson's 31.

Going further back into the season, we witnessed a thrilling encounter where Purdue edged out Nebraska Cornhuskers in overtime with a final score of 65-62. Although this game highlighted some areas for improvement such as three-point shooting accuracy which stood at just 24 percent, it also underlined Purdue's resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

Mackey Arena has been nothing short of a fortress for the Boilermakers; its electrifying atmosphere often acts as an extra player on court. With recent performances indicating strong interior scoring and rebounding capabilities coupled with solid defense tactics, fans can expect these trends to continue against Florida A&M.

The upcoming game is scheduled for December 29th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into BTN network channel number six hundred ten or attend the game live if they wish to experience what promises to be another exciting chapter in this season’s campaign.